A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4057584 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4059509 epoch_slot_no: 20309 block_no: 4057407 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2071 time: 2020-04-20 14:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a7c5e457ca303d70866dab8996489c7ec587560639f1975912e4cc530bb2a9eBlock Operator
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